I hope everyone had a better Independence Day than we did. 4 out of 5 of my children had a very high fever over the holiday weekend, so we basically stayed home and missed everything. Big bummer - no fireworks, no picnics and no sleep. But at least, at last we are back on our feet! One thing I ... READ the POST
DIY: Barn Wood & Bedskirt Valance
As promised in my earlier post for DIY: Barn Wood Shutters for Pallets, I would like to show you how I made my barn wood valance. It's really very simple, just a few items needed, but this is a lengthy post to give you all the information you need, so bear with me! Back winter of 2011, we ... READ the POST
Repurposed Baby Crib Projects ~ Junkin’ Fun!
Okay...confession time. Yes, I am the lady that drives around with my son during city spring cleanup and grabs all your junk, all the while wearing a skirt and a glorious smile on my face! I'm all about some repurposed baby crib fun! You know you want to join me. tsk. If not, can I just say that ... READ the POST
Waterfall Dressing Table Espresso & Chevron Reveal!
Do you ever have those days when you feel like your waited-forever-for project just isn't going as planned? Life throws at you work schedules, crummy weather, and even a dead vehicle (the only one your family of 8 can fit in). Did I mention we are pretty handy mechanics too? (sigh)That's the point ... READ the POST
Barn Wood Pallet Decor ~ Clock, Centerpiece & More
We live in Ohio where barn wood abounds and though I can resource it, sometimes it can be expensive because of its growing popularity. Because there's been so much interest in my barn wood pallet shutters, I thought I would share some more of the projects I made with those same old weathered ... READ the POST
Espresso & Chevron
We are up to our eyeballs in painting the exterior of our home, plus adding a stone veneer - yikes!! It's just me and my husband and our 5 kids looking on. Needless to say we are exhausted. One bright moment is that the new rose bush I planted in honor of our daughter (she was born ... READ the POST